Tom Selleck Leaves a $2,020 Tip And Note for Restaurant Servers As Part Of The 2020 Tip Challenge

December 26, 2020

Tom Selleck left a $2,020 tip on a $200 bill for the servers at Elio's restaurant in New York City as part of the 2020 Tip Challenge.

Credit: Twitter

On Wednesday night, Wahlberg posted photos of Selleck's tip and the note he left the server.

I found out that my TV Dad #TomSelleck has generously accepted the #2020TipChallenge at Elios Upper East Side!

Love ya dad. ❤️

I didn’t start it but I’m proud to be part of it. To those who gave even the smallest extra amount this year — THANK YOU.#spreadloveandlovewillspread pic.twitter.com/1NcEswVbsO

— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) December 24, 2020

Wahlberg noted that he did not start the challenge, but he is proud to be a part of it. The social media challenge actually started earlier this year in Michigan when a server received a $2,020 tip on a $23 bill.

The challenge has been accepted by many celebrities as well as non-celebrities who give as much as they can to help those in the service industry.

We gifted 4 more deserving restaurant workers today! That’s a total of $6500 we have been able to gift thanks to the generosity of our community! If you’d like to donate:

MOCO TIP CHALLENGE#mocotipchallenge#2020tipchallenge pic.twitter.com/qCEZ44agi2

— Kristin Johnston (@Jerseykristin) December 24, 2020

In the best of times, service industry workers are typically paid below the minimum wage and rely on tips to make up the difference. Now, those still working in an industry battered by the pandemic are struggling more than ever.

I did it a few weeks ago after seeing you do it! Here was her response... #2020TipChallenge pic.twitter.com/QDy4Fy9WV8

— Scott (@karpaydm) December 24, 2020